Independence Day in Timor Leste Independence Day in Timor Leste

Independence Day in Timor Leste

May 20th, 2009: one of the few banners for the rather dull festivities of the day


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Timorese  Flag The Portuguese began to trade with the island of Timor in the early 16th century and colonized it in mid-century. Skirmishing with the Dutch in the region eventually resulted in an 1859 treaty in which Portugal ceded the western portion of the islan... [read more]
Blog: Dili Dalying
Date: May 20th 2009

In a land where ripping off the tourist often seems to be a national pastime for many touts, transport personnel, restaurant and accommodations catering to westerners, it sure was nice to find a refreshing change of pace. I stumbled upon Edwin and his L'Avalon bar/cafe/accomodations one day while simply meandering the streets of Kupang, West Timor, having already been in town three nights. His ... read more




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